A very rare Geyao octagonal archaistic hu-form vase. Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th century. Photo: Christie´s Images Ltd 2010
Made in imitation of a Shang dynasty bronze and of octagonal form raised on a tall foot of conforming shape, the tapered neck flanked by a pair of lug handles, covered all over and on the base in a pale creamy glaze suffused with a network of black crackle ('iron wire') interspersed with golden-brown crackle ('golden threads'), stopping above the foot to expose the dark grey ware burnt pale... [Lire la suite]

A very rare imperially inscribed small guanyao vase. Southern Song/Yuan dynasty, 13th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010
Of tapering pear shape raised on a tall foot, covered overall with a thick crackled glaze of bluish-grey tone thinning on the edges of the lug handles, the foot rim left unglazed revealing the dark greyish-brown ware, the base finely inscribed with an imperial poem praising its charm and essence, followed by a Qianlong cyclical bingxu date, corresponding to the summer of 1766, and one seal reading... [Lire la suite]

A small Yaozhou celadon glazed stoneware bowl with carved decoration. Northern Song Dynasty
Molded with a flared rim, carved in light relief with a chrysanthemum and scrolling leaf pattern across the deep interior well and vertical hash marks around the exterior walls, all beneath a limpid olive green glaze, spots of which also appear on the recessed base. 4 1/4in (11cm) diameter. Estimate: $2,500 - 4,000
Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com

A 'yaozhou' 'lotus' bowl. Northern Song dynasty
with gently rounded sides rising to a filet set beneath a rounded rim, the interior carved in a medallion with an open lotus blossom and a furled lotus leaf viewed in profile against a ground of scrolling foliage, covered in a light olive-green glaze, pooling in the recesses to a deeper colour. 19.1cm., 7 1/2 in. Est. 4,000—6,000 GBP
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Hong Kong.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com photo... [Lire la suite]